Grob v. Bieluch

Appellant, Gary J. Grob, brought a breach of contract action against the Sheriff of Palm Beach County for breach of an alleged employment agreement following his demotion from the rank of lieutenant to sergeant. Following a jury trial, the court granted the Sheriffs motion for a directed verdict and entered judgment for the Sheriff. We affirm.

Grob was promoted shortly after Sheriff Bieluch took office and was demoted eight months later based on the “failure to meet probation.” This demotion was not the result of any misconduct, or disciplinary reason, but rather, was a performance-based…